Summer is over

Sad but true, only because School Start On Tuesday.

I spent the last two days thinking and preparing for school to start.

I did spend my last Sunday with my neighbor and found a few goodies for myself.

I got a "Got Wine" Tshirt and a safety Pin Watch.

I love it! I also found a few goodies for the Girls too. Samantha got a necklace and Jenna got a snow globe.

Good Bye Summer HELLO School Year.

Luanne

Back to School

As much as I enjoy the summer and having a bit of time off, it is nice to see the girls and I go back to school. Life is much easier with a schedule and a paycheck.

Each school night there is some practice going on, which will mean very few family dinners. I will have to think up some individual fast and healthy meal selections for the girls.

Luanne

pantry

Every month I have to clean out my pantry. Men and children can't move things in order to find them.

I also have finally labeled all my baking staples. I have put them in glass jars a year ago or so but never put a label on them. I like how they look, kinda Martha Stewartish.

How do you organize your pantry?

Luanne

Dreaming.........AGAIN

I am a person who loves pedestal things...........

Today I have the bug......Hell......everyday I have the bug to dream about having a small but Divine fancy smancy coffee shop with funky sandwiches and fun baked goods. I found these pedestal items that I thought were cool...

Luanne

State Fair

Wow, there is nothing like a day of .......

Cream Puffs

Fried Cheese

Bake Potato w/ everything on it

AND

The big slide.

Do I need to say more?

Luanne

Julie and Julia...A night out.......

Oh.... My.....What a WONDERFUL night out......

Had great company (Michele a friend I meet at cooking school) , great food, and a nice movie.

I knew who Julia Child was but didn't realize the impact that she had on Bringing French Cuisine to American Women.

We went to a local theater and had a great night with our dinner being inspired by Julia Child.

We had a Champagne reception before with 3 french inspired appetizers.

Something Duck pate' related

Something Trout related

and these fried Rice Pilaf balls.............All were yummy..............It might have helped that I had my glass refilled 3x's.

Then we got into the Theater and a nice Chilled Leek and Potato Soup with a Creme Fraiche Crouton on the top was waiting for us. Also a nice semi sweet white wine was paired with it.

Second course was a mixed field green lettuce salad with Chardonnay poached apples and Crumbled Blue cheese and green apple vinaigrette.

Third was a Roasted Breast of Chicken, pear onions, bacon and mushrooms. A creamy potato puree and Tomato Provencal. That was paired with a dry Red wine.

Last but the best was a House made chocolate mousse, chocolate "tulip"with seasonal berries.

Everything was a perfect proportion and timed oh, so, right.

Such an enjoyable evening out with a great friend.

Julie and Julia

Looking forward to seeing this movie for Months now. My good Friend Michele and I are going to see it along with a special WINE dinner inspired by Julia Child at the Theater. Oh the little things that make you happy.........

Can't Wait.......

Luanne